As we age, the risk of diseases that impair our health increases. And for men over the age of 50, the food we eat can play a big role in lowering this risk, and vice versa. So if you eat all the wrong types of food, it will only lead to make disease easy to come. Here are some types of food that should be avoided by men at the age of 50 years or more.
1. Toast and Bread
Some cakes and toast can have 190 calories or more, contain a lot of added sugar, and not much protein or fiber, says Leslie Bonci, RDN, nutritionist and sports nutrition consultant for major athletic teams confirmed by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. ).
"It's important to have protein at breakfast," Bonci adds.
2. Fatty Meat is Bad for the Heart
Avoid salami, pepperoni, and bologna, suggests Bonci, because they are all high in saturated fat. A 1-ounce (oz) serving of hard salami, for example, can have about 115 calories, and more than 9 g of fat, most of which is saturated fat, according to the USDA. The biggest problem with saturated fat is that it's been shown to increase "bad" cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
3. White Chocolate
Compared to dark chocolate, white chocolate has few or no health benefits, says Jim White, RDN, spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a dietitian and personal trainer in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In fact, white chocolate is not chocolate.
"It's mostly plant fats and added sugars," says White, who explains why 1.4 ounces of white chocolate contains about 230 calories, 16 g of fat, and 20 g of sugar, per USDA.
4. Rib Steak Is Filled With Unhealthy Fats
Depending on how it's cooked, "ribs are one of the fattest meats," says Deepak Talreja, MD, a cardiologist in Hampton Roads, Virginia, and assistant professor of medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk.
"This type of meat is coated with a lot of fat and gristle."
In fact, 4 ounces of boneless rib eye steak can have 16 grams of fat, mostly saturated, notes the USDA.
5. Protein Bar, High in Sugar
Adding the word "protein" can make any "Bar" sound like a healthy snack, but don't be fooled. Too much of a "Protein Bar" is really just a candy bar disguised and loaded with calories and too much added sugar, explains Bonci.
6. American Cheese
"The truth is that these are highly processed foods," says Michelle Grader, RDN, a dietitian at Bethany Medical Clinic in New York City.
“They contain a lot of fat and salt, plus lots of additives to give them color and taste and extend their shelf life. There really isn't much nutritional value," Grader added.
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